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      • National News
        FAA nationwide ground stop: What to know about delays, rebooking and refunds
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        National News
        Airlines report cancellations 1 day after FAA issues historic ground stop
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        Daily Forecast
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        East Jessamine 8th-Graders teach younger peers about seat belt safety
        Drew Amman
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        Community mourns 32-year-old mother killed in Scott County crash
        Leigh Searcy
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        Alex Barber
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        4 people displaced, 1 injured after fire at Lexington duplex
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        Covering Kentucky

        Tip leads Lexington police to 5th arrest in deadly Cross Keys Road case

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        Daily Forecast

        Rain wraps in time for the chilly weekend

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        Covering Kentucky

        UK HealthCare patient enters experimental CAR-T therapy trial for lupus

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      • National News

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          Jay Gray
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        Covering Kentucky

        Autopsy results returned in Jayden Spicer case, pretrial conference continued

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        Covering Kentucky

        Frankfort police seize more than $55,000 in alleged illegal gambling proceeds

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        Covering Kentucky

        Paintsville police investigating death, say no threat to public safety

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      • Election 2020 Early Voting Illinois

        Covering Kentucky

        Fayette clerk urges voters to review sample ballots before Election Day

        WLEX Web Staff
        Aylesford Neighborhood

        Covering Kentucky

        Planning Commission recommends denial of East High Street rezoning proposal

        WLEX Web Staff
        Richmond Road fire

        Covering Kentucky

        Fire reported at Lexington Papa John’s; no injuries

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        Covering Kentucky

        Kentucky Ballet Theatre marks 25 years of 'Dracula' at the Lexington Opera House

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        Daily Forecast

        More great fall weather to close out the week

        T.G. Shuck
        Alvarado, Dembo spar on affordability and data centers in 6th District debate

        Covering Kentucky

        Alvarado, Dembo clash on affordability, and housing in Lexington debate

        Carlee Hogsten
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        Covering Kentucky

        Police chase leads to arrest of man wanted in connection to stabbing

        Rosemary Kelley
        Electricity Prices Data Centers

        Covering Kentucky

        LFUCC passes ordinances regulating zoning and language surrounding data centers

        Rosemary Kelley
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        BBN Tonight

        UK soccer freshmen making their mark

        Hannah Hamelback
      • Measles case

        Covering Kentucky

        Bath County measles cases rise from 1 to 11 as outbreak spreads across Kentucky

        Alex Barber
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        Covering Kentucky

        New details emerge in deadly Paris police pursuit and shooting

        Kayleigh Randle
        Lemon Tree Cafe

        Covering Kentucky

        At UK's sold-out student-run cafe, real-world skills are on the menu

        Evelyn Schultz
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        Covering Kentucky

        Man killed in officer-involved shooting had lengthy criminal record across KY

        Leigh Searcy
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        Daily Forecast

        Quiet weather remains for Friday

        Emily McKinney
        Scott County fatal

        Covering Kentucky

        Jury finds man guilty of murder in deadly Scott County police chase

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      • Lexington Snow

        Covering Kentucky

        Lexington, FCPS developing alternate winter bus stop plan for severe weather

        Ana Medina
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        Covering Kentucky

        Beshear orders review of campus sexual assault policies at Kentucky colleges

        WLEX Web Staff

        Covering Kentucky

        New multi-use path aims to improve pedestrian safety in Woodford County

        Drew Amman
      • William Joseph Crisis Nursery

        Covering Kentucky

        Crisis nursery seeks community support

        Molly Demrow
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        Daily Forecast

        Still Sunny, Dry and Spectacular Thursday

        Tom Ackerman
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        Covering Kentucky

        New information released in Bourbon County officer-involved shooting

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        BBN Tonight

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        Covering Kentucky

        Former Wildcat Ramel Bradley uses barbershop to build kids' confidence

        Ana Medina
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        Covering Kentucky

        She's seeking answers after her boyfriend died in jail

        Kayleigh Randle
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        Covering Kentucky

        Former Wolfe County Animal Shelter Treasurer accused of stealing $112K

        Leigh Searcy
        Seven Elms Cafe

        Covering Kentucky

        Lexington’s Seven Elms Cafe provides free meals through ‘Giving Tree’ program

        Evelyn Schultz
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        BBN Tonight

        UK FOOTBALL: Stein, Rodriguez, Bryant among Cats to earn midseason recognition

        Maggie Davis
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        Lincoln County man killed in crash involving semi-truck

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        Daily Forecast

        Sunshine and beautiful fall weather continue through the weekend

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        Covering Kentucky

        Lexington committee advances ordinance targeting street racing

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        Kentucky killer addresses victim's family in court: 'I'm not a monster'

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        Covering Kentucky

        UK study finds natural cockroach sprays may lose effectiveness after drying

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        CASA Joy Tree

        Covering Kentucky

        CASA of Lexington's Joy Tree program seeks holiday help

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        Daily Forecast

        Rubber Stamping Spectacular Weather

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        Covering Kentucky

        Group steps up to help as alleged ICE operations in Woodford County bring fear

        Carlee Hogsten
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        In Your Community

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        In Your Community

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        Historic Morehead train station faces ongoing upkeep challenges

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